Peter Kuban, a Hungarian refugee, is about to be deported after jumping ship in New York harbor. He needs to find an ex-G.I. named Tom whom he helped during the war, as Tom can prove Peter's right to legal entry into the United States. If he can't find Tom within 24 hours and prove his case, he will be branded a fugitive and will be permanently disqualified for U.S. citizenship.
Vittorio Gassman
as Peter Kuban
Gloria Grahame
as Maggie Summers
Ann Robinson
as Nancy
Douglas Spencer
as Inspector Bailey
Robin Raymond
as Tanya aka Bella Zakoyla
Jerry Paris
as Tom
Elizabeth Slifer
as Mrs. Hinckley - Landlady
Richard Reeves
as Eddie Hinckley
Joe Turkel
as Freddie Zakoyla (as Joseph Turkel)
Else Neft
as Mrs. Zakoyla (as Else Neft)
Michael Fox
as Inspector Toomey / Narrator
Nesdon Booth
as Monroe, the Taxi Driver (as Ned Booth)
